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Forum: Northwest Ohio Reef Association (NORA) 12/30/2007, 09:43 PM
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Posted By Spuds725
The key to running a reactor is a good...

The key to running a reactor is a good operator...

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Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/24/2007, 12:06 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 58,218
Posted By Spuds725
Fine.. IMO you are ok.... way before the...

Fine..

IMO you are ok.... way before the changes (2004 was before 2007 the last I checked)
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/23/2007, 08:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,452
Posted By Spuds725
I made my connections in a box, then made up a...

I made my connections in a box, then made up a plug from this box to go to my light timer-- I just taped over the photo-eye on it.

Here is another way to do it......
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/23/2007, 08:04 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 58,218
Posted By Spuds725
I'm guessing that you are ok... way before the...

I'm guessing that you are ok... way before the changes.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/23/2007, 04:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,452
Posted By Spuds725
I know you can't compare them, but I'm going...

I know you can't compare them, but I'm going to... if people will continue to recommend it over the LOA light, I will have to show the difference.

I've run my LOA about 15 months total-- 18 hours...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/23/2007, 04:24 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 58,218
Posted By Spuds725
I just checked my jug of driveway heat-- no Lot...

I just checked my jug of driveway heat-- no Lot numbers on it...

although I bought it early last winter (novemeber 06) so it should be ok. I also have some calcium hardness increaser plus I got...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/23/2007, 03:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,452
Posted By Spuds725
SJM... I'm pretty sure you are one of the people...

SJM... I'm pretty sure you are one of the people that turned me on to the LOA light... how long did you run your bulb before you had a decrease in it's effectiveness??? Can you guestimate the life in...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/23/2007, 02:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 530
Posted By Spuds725
If you continue to dose the kalkwassar, your pH...

If you continue to dose the kalkwassar, your pH should be able to tolerate it. What is the pH range currently??.... are you using a pH controller for the kalk and/or calcium reactor??
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/23/2007, 02:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,452
Posted By Spuds725
I use the LOA flood and am very happy with it.. ...

I use the LOA flood and am very happy with it..

It is kind of pricey though (other then the people that found them for $10 at Costco... about $45 at home depot...

Regarding using spiral CF...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/23/2007, 02:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 620
Posted By Spuds725
It's hard to know for sure but it probably didn't...

It's hard to know for sure but it probably didn't help....

I wouldn't blame just the stagnant water though-- you probably had alot of life (filter feeders) growing in the pipe that died when you...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/22/2007, 11:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 466
Posted By Spuds725
Doesn't work for me either.... its the...

Doesn't work for me either.... its the instructions for that kit.

Go to Marinedepot.com... select--> test kits>API>Calcium-- on that page click the "details" button... brings up instructions-- but...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/22/2007, 10:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 466
Posted By Spuds725
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~SearchStr~~...

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~SearchStr~~action~view~idProduct~AP3137~idCategory~FITKCA~category~Aquarium_Pharmaceuticals_Saltwater_Calcium_Test_Kit_Saltwater_Aquarium_Supplies_Test_Kits_Calc...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/22/2007, 10:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,294
Posted By Spuds725
How big is the fuge?? If it is decent sized, you...

How big is the fuge?? If it is decent sized, you don't have to trim it down to "two softball size" balls--- let it fill or almost fill the fuge and then trim back about 1/3 to 1/2 of it...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/16/2007, 09:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,545
Posted By Spuds725
I ran mine opposite my tank, + 3 hours on each...

I ran mine opposite my tank, + 3 hours on each side while I had detectable nitrates (18 hours per day). After I got them to zero, I dropped the lighting to just opposite the tank (12 hours).
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/15/2007, 05:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,545
Posted By Spuds725
I personally don't use egg crate-- but of those...

I personally don't use egg crate-- but of those that do, the amount it blocks is low if at all

It does matter which way you put the egg crate though as there is a tapered to a point end and a...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/13/2007, 02:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,379
Posted By Spuds725
Depends on the generator-- most should be able to...

Depends on the generator-- most should be able to easily power most tanks, however you might want to skip the lights--

I lost my power from Ice on sunday for 11 hours. I had to jury rig it to...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/13/2007, 01:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 979
Posted By Spuds725
With roughly a 250 gallon water volume, water...

With roughly a 250 gallon water volume, water changes might not be the best way to correct this...

I will 2nd slowly bringing up the salinity--

Verify your readings for calcium and alkalinity...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/13/2007, 10:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 355
Posted By Spuds725
Taste it.... if it tastes salty you have your...

Taste it.... if it tastes salty you have your answer.

Seriously I've read it does remove some salt, so in this case a dryer skimmate will remove less salt.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/09/2007, 01:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 477
Posted By Spuds725
Perhaps... I've not had issues using that salt...

Perhaps... I've not had issues using that salt the last few years.

it would be prudent to test your new water (at least the first batch you make from a new bucket/bag) to see where your levels are...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/09/2007, 12:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 432
Posted By Spuds725
I haven't used API calcium in a while, it did...

I haven't used API calcium in a while, it did used to suck (that is the kit that gave me my false low I mentioned)... I've read its alot better now... maybe you have an old kit.

I've also read on...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/09/2007, 12:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 477
Posted By Spuds725
In my experience-- IO tests out at about...

In my experience--

IO tests out at about 350-360 ppm for calcium at a salinity of 1.025

RC tests out at about 400-410 ppm for calcium at a salinity of 1.025

They had similar alkalinity...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/09/2007, 11:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 432
Posted By Spuds725
I will have to disagree with switching to a low...

I will have to disagree with switching to a low calcium salt-- if the alk is high and it is not being introduced by any other source, then I suspect that the calcium may NOT "actually" be at 400--...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/09/2007, 10:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 432
Posted By Spuds725
What is "coraline stimulator" I suspect, it...

What is "coraline stimulator"

I suspect, it is adding carbonate (boosting your alkalinity).

Another potential source could be your make up water-- some water does have significant amounts of...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/09/2007, 12:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 513
Posted By Spuds725
In the Jan thread, someone mentioned an SPS coral...

In the Jan thread, someone mentioned an SPS coral that looked distressed after using it, but it could have been a coincidence, he said his other corals did fine-- I do know of someone in Alabama I...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/08/2007, 09:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 477
Posted By Spuds725
There are occasional web specials for buckets of...

There are occasional web specials for buckets of salt-- my club does occasional group orders and I got some RC for under $40 for a 200g bucket-- I believe the IO was only $3 cheaper.

You shouldn't...
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